The Pakistani government’s decision to invite and host controversial Islamic scholar Dr. Zakir Naik has drawn widespread criticism from religious minorities, intellectuals, and women’s rights activists. Dr. Naik, known for his hardline and regressive views on religion, women, and cultural practices, is viewed by many as a divisive figure whose presence could exacerbate Pakistan’s existing […]
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Global Prayer Effort to Support Persecuted Christians on November 3rd, 2024. Toronto, ON – Voice of the Martyrs Canada invites Christians worldwide to join the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024. This annual event honors the legacy of Rev. Richard Wurmbrand, founder of Voice of the Martyrs, […]
Washington, D.C. – In a statement released on October 27th, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to international religious freedom. The statement marked the 26th anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act. Blinken emphasized the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right, highlighting the U.S. government’s efforts to […]
October 23, 2024 – In a landmark address to the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS), religious freedom advocate Knox Thames discussed pressing issues regarding religious freedom in the Americas. Speaking during a special session focused on the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) study, Thames provided practical recommendations to advance protections […]
At the annual AJC Global Jewish Diplomacy Reception, AJC CEO Ted Deutch was joined by Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemtism, and Rabbi Andrew Baker, AJC Director of International Jewish Affairs; Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office on Combating Antisemitism, to discuss the Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism, created by […]
Fruitful Dialogue on Freedom of Religion Under Hungarian EU Presidency The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) took part in the Article 17 TFEU conference, titled “Shared Responsibility: Cooperation Between States and Religious Communities in Europe,” held in Budapest on Friday, October 18, 2024. The event was organized under the Hungarian […]
Supreme Court Associate Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh at the 31st International Law and Religion Symposium at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, on October 7, 2024. (Courtesy of the Office of Associate Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh) Supreme Court Associate Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh shared the legal foundation for the Philippine Supreme Court’s firm stand […]
Some myths about religious freedom are accepted as truth and used to put down people of faith and religious organizations. When people say things like, “Religious freedom is just an excuse for discrimination,” Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) wants you to be equipped to respond and set the record straight. Religious freedom is a fundamental, inalienable […]
This month, World Relief published an updated report in collaboration with Open Doors USA. The report explores how changes in U.S. immigration policy have impacted persecuted Christians worldwide. The first edition of this report, published in 2020, noted soberly that an estimated 80 million people were displaced from their homes, and that at least 260 million Christians […]
International Religious Freedom Advocacy serves as a comprehensive guide for activists and policymakers, providing essential insights into the governmental institutions, NGOs, and legal frameworks that protect religious liberties worldwide. This unique resource begins with an overview of international legal protections and goes on to explore the workings of key global bodies such as the United […]